It unfortunately is illegal to bring a firearm into New York State without having a permit to possess it there. The law is confusing and people are arrested every day for unknowingly breaking their law.

While it is every individual's responsibility to at least gain a basic understanding of the laws of the place they're traveling to, it is egregious that NY and other jurisdictions nail well-meaning people like this and locking them up, rather than exercising discretion.

This is why we all need to be lawyers, investigators, Indian Chiefs too.

It ain't easy being pro 2A.

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The years passed, mankind became stupider at a frightening rate. Some had high hopes the genetic engineering would correct this trend in evolution, but sadly the greatest minds and resources where focused on conquering hair loss and prolonging erections.

At least this is getting some exposure which may help make everyone aware of the traps.
Perhaps it will save someone.
NY has been on my "do not visit" list for quite some time. So has DC.
The prosecutors are sworn to uphold the law, even if they hate it.
The despair & anger should be turned on the legislators both here and in NY.

My one worry is that I'll be on a flight, on which I am carrying firearms/accessories banned in NY or NJ, somehow diverted to NY or NJ

__________________Lisa: The second amendment is just a remnant from revolutionary periods, it has no real meaning today.Homer: You couldn't be more wrong Lisa. If I didn't have this gun the King of England could just come in here and start pushing you around. Do you want that, well do ya?BigSteve57: Everyone tells me to be more optimistic & look at the glass as half full. But I wonder...half full of WHAT?

At least this is getting some exposure which may help make everyone aware of the traps.
Perhaps it will save someone.
NY has been on my "do not visit" list for quite some time. So has DC.
The prosecutors are sworn to uphold the law, even if they hate it.
The despair & anger should be turned on the legislators both here and in NY.

My one worry is that I'll be on a flight, on which I am carrying firearms/accessories banned in NY or NJ, somehow diverted to NY or NJ

May be best to just not take possession of the luggage in that case, cheaper to buy a new firearm than spend $15K on a lawyer.

District Attorneys for the most part, are all angling for elected office. There are definitely some who are willing to be good public servants, but all too many use the position as a stepping stone to being elected mayor, governor or attorney general.

I think that based on what I heard in the OP the same danger exists in NY.
For domestic flights I'm going to investigate shipping my firearms instead of flying with them.
That approach isn't available for overseas flights.

__________________Lisa: The second amendment is just a remnant from revolutionary periods, it has no real meaning today.Homer: You couldn't be more wrong Lisa. If I didn't have this gun the King of England could just come in here and start pushing you around. Do you want that, well do ya?BigSteve57: Everyone tells me to be more optimistic & look at the glass as half full. But I wonder...half full of WHAT?

Actually, his attitude is quite typical of prosecutors everywhere. It's a "I didn't make the law, my job is just to enforce it". That these two got off with such a light (non-disqualifying) charge is actually an indication that the prosecutor exerised his discretion appropriately. Don't blame a prosecutor for being a prosecutor.

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This may sound like legal advice, but it isn't. Don't rely on it. Hire your own counsel.

Actually, his attitude is quite typical of prosecutors everywhere. It's a "I didn't make the law, my job is just to enforce it". That these two got off with such a light (non-disqualifying) charge is actually an indication that the prosecutor exerised his discretion appropriately. Don't blame a prosecutor for being a prosecutor.

Can a prosecutor drop all charges, or does someone else make that decision?

__________________When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. - Thomas Jefferson

Actually, his attitude is quite typical of prosecutors everywhere. It's a "I didn't make the law, my job is just to enforce it". That these two got off with such a light (non-disqualifying) charge is actually an indication that the prosecutor exerised his discretion appropriately. Don't blame a prosecutor for being a prosecutor.

Just following orders, eh? He should be disbarred for unethical conduct for going along with it. He either doesn't know better which makes him unfit for the job and profession in total or does know better and does it anyway which would also make him unfit. Just being a prosecutor is one thing--this is being a sociopath.

Actually, his attitude is quite typical of prosecutors everywhere. It's a "I didn't make the law, my job is just to enforce it". That these two got off with such a light (non-disqualifying) charge is actually an indication that the prosecutor exerised his discretion appropriately. Don't blame a prosecutor for being a prosecutor.

Can we blame the prosecutor for failing to exercise discretion? Don't officers of the court swear to uphold the COTUS?

I suppose I'm being naive. It's an elected position, presumably, and subject to pressure from the tyrants of the majority.

Just following orders, eh? He should be disbarred for unethical conduct for going along with it. He either doesn't know better which makes him unfit for the job and profession in total or does know better and does it anyway which would also make him unfit. Just being a prosecutor is one thing--this is being a sociopath.

It is not unethical under the code of professional responsibility for him to do what he did. You can argue that the statutes he enforces are unconstitutional, but no court has so held. Look, my point here is not to defend the prosecutor. MY point is to blame the legislature.

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This may sound like legal advice, but it isn't. Don't rely on it. Hire your own counsel.

It is not unethical under the code of professional responsibility for him to do what he did. You can argue that the statutes he enforces are unconstitutional, but no court has so held. Look, my point here is not to defend the prosecutor. MY point is to blame the legislature.

The legislatures pass all these laws with no clue what practical impact they have on law abiding citizens. In fact they don't really care because they are deluded in thinking that criminals will honor the laws they pass. Few of our legislators are guided by a moral compass,